Severe Weather Update

As promised this evening is VERY busy across the midwest. As you can see, temperatures are dropping 20-40 degrees with a cold front, which is causing high winds, severe weather, and even some snow. The squall line of thunderstorms is now working across Indiana, with severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings all along it. Expect those severe thunderstorm warnings to continue to be issued along the line as it moves east, but for now it looks like any tornado threat should be low and confined to southwest Ohio, but again that could change. The winds are really starting to pick up across the area. They are still only gusting to 30-35MPH, but once that front is on top of you those gusts could double, especially in thunderstorms. The winds will stay strong behind the front through tomorrow morning across Ohio. Expect tree/power line damage, and prepare for the chance of waking up with no power or heat as a lot of power outages will occur. The weather will go from severe thunderstorms to a windswept snow in about 45 minutes. The snow will accumulate 1-2" (maybe 3" in the Snow Belt) but will be very wind blown and will continue to blow around through the day Wednesday. Expect temperatures between 18-23 in southern Ohio to wake up and between 14-18 in northern Ohio. This will cause any standing water to freeze, so watch for slick spots especially on un-treated surfaces. This will also cause wind chills of -8 - 0 in northern Ohio and between -3 and 5 in southern Ohio tomorrow morning. So batten down the hatches tonight and then bundle up tomorrow!